The Government of Ghana has reiterated its commitment to halt the operations of MultiChoice Ghana if the company does not adhere to directives aimed at lowering subscription prices.
The Minister of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Sam George, has affirmed his intention to suspend the company’s operations by September 6, 2025, in the absence of an agreement to reduce subscription prices.
The ministry has already levied a daily fine of GHC10,000 on MultiChoice for its failure to provide essential pricing information. As of Wednesday, the company has accrued approximately GHC150,000 in penalties.
During the Digital Africa Summit in Accra, sector minister Sam George emphasized that the government would remain firm in its position.
“On August 7, the NCA, acting on my instructions, issued a 30-day notice to suspend the license of Multichoice Ghana Limited due to their failure to reduce their prices by 30%. Approximately 15 days ago, I met with them and imposed a GHC10,000 daily fine. Consequently, they now owe us around GHC150,000, which the NCA will collect.
“Currently, they have until September 6. If no agreement is reached, we will terminate the operations of MultiChoice. No company or corporation holds more power than the collective interests of the Ghanaian populace,” he stated.
